Definition

Noun: - Suspended sentence: A legal judgment where a convicted person's prison term is not immediately enforced, provided they meet specific conditions (such as good behavior and no further offenses) during a probationary period. It is a form of punishment that allows the offender to remain in the community under supervision instead of serving time in prison.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tòa tuyên phạt bị cáo ba năm tù nhưng cho hưởng án treo. (The court sentenced the defendant to three years in prison but granted a suspended sentence.)
  • Anh ta đang trong thời gian thử thách của bản án treo. (He is currently serving the probation period of his suspended sentence.)
  • Vi phạm điều kiện án treo có thể dẫn đến việc phải chấp hành hình phạt tù. (Violating the conditions of the suspended sentence can lead to having to serve the prison sentence.)

Advanced Usage

• Legal Context: The term is used almost exclusively in formal legal and judicial contexts. It is not typically used in everyday conversation unless discussing a court case or legal matter.
• Conditional Nature: The concept inherently involves conditions (). The sentence is "suspended" or "hung" (), implying it is not carried out as long as the defendant fulfills their obligations.

Variants and Related Words

• Bản án treo: This is a fuller, more formal variant meaning "the suspended sentence verdict." It is often used interchangeably with .
• Thời gian thử thách: Probation period. This is the specific duration during which the conditions of the suspended sentence must be followed.
• Cho hưởng án treo: To grant/give a suspended sentence. This is a common verb phrase used in court rulings.
• Tù treo: A colloquial synonym for , literally "suspended prison."

Synonyms

• Suspended jail term: A less formal synonym.
• Probationary sentence: Emphasizes the conditional, supervised nature.
• Conditional discharge: A related legal concept where a conviction is recorded but no penalty is imposed if conditions are met. It is similar but not identical to a suspended sentence.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Note: As a noun, "án treo" does not have phrasal verbs. However, here are key verb phrases used with it.) - Được hưởng án treo: To be granted a suspended sentence. - Bị cáo được hưởng án treo vì có nhiều tình tiết giảm nhẹ. (The defendant was granted a suspended sentence due to many mitigating circumstances.) - Thi hành án treo: To enforce/provide supervision for a suspended sentence (refers to the state's role). - Cơ quan thi hành án treo sẽ giám sát người phạm tội. (The suspended sentence enforcement agency will supervise the offender.)

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms based on "án treo" itself. It is a technical legal term.)

noun

1. Suspended sentence